H.R. No. 1047
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Through his active participation in public life,
Harlingen mayor Chris Boswell has greatly enhanced the community he
is proud to call home; and
WHEREAS, A 1980 graduate of The University of Texas at Austin
with a bachelor's degree in finance, Mr. Boswell earned his law
degree from Southern Methodist University in 1983; and
WHEREAS, Specializing in civil trial law, he is a partner
with Stapleton, Curtis & Boswell, and he has further served his
profession as district director of the Texas Young Lawyers
Association and director and president of the Cameron County Bar
Association; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Boswell's public service began in 1998 with
his election to the Harlingen City Commission, on which he has
served for a decade; he has also served the commission as mayor pro
tem from 1999 to 2000 and again from 2004 to 2007; he was sworn in as
mayor on May 16, 2007; and
WHEREAS, An active member of his community, Mayor Boswell has
distinguished himself as vice chair of the Harlingen Area Chamber
of Commerce and as director and chair of the Harlingen Industrial
Foundation; he has also been active with the Northern Cameron
County United Way and the Valley Zoological Society Board; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Boswell has been devoted to the Boy Scouts for
nearly his entire life; since earning the rank of Eagle Scout in
1977, he has served as cubmaster, president of the Rio Grande
Council, sub-camp chief at the 2001 National Scout Jamboree, and
vice president of the Southern Region; his contributions to
scouting have been recognized with many badges and awards,
including the National Order of the Arrow Distinguished Service
Award; and
WHEREAS, Supported by the love and devotion of his wife,
Anita, and their children, Chris Boswell has given generously of
his time, energy, and expertise to his community, and his fellow
citizens continue to benefit from the vision and leadership he
brings to his role as mayor; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend the Honorable Chris Boswell on his
service as mayor of Harlingen and extend to him best wishes for
continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mayor Boswell as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Lucio III
Rios Ybarra
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1047 was adopted by the House on April
2, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House